Web Performance Index Calculation for Objective Site Comparison

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current website performance evaluation tools lack an objective metric to compare data points with other websites and gauge the end user's overall browsing experience, forcing users to interpret performance data subjectively.

Innovation Solution

A computerized method and system that calculates a web performance index by aggregating metrics such as fully loaded page time, document complete time, time to first byte, and fully loaded page size, providing an objective snapshot of website performance through automated testing and data analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple performance statistics are provided separately, then detailed performance data is available, but objective comparison between websites is impossible

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperformance data accuracyVSAvoiddata interpretation difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate performance statistics (loading time, page size, interaction time, etc.) into a single composite web performance index. This aggregation allows objective comparison between websites while preserving the underlying detailed metrics through their contribution to the overall index calculation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms multiple performance parameters into a unified index by applying weighted calculations and normalization. This parameter transformation enables direct comparison across different websites while maintaining the precision of individual metrics through their weighted contribution to the final index value.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If no standardized metric is provided, then flexibility in data presentation is maintained, but meaningful comparison with other websites cannot be performed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata presentation flexibilityVSAvoidcomparison capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The web performance index serves multiple functions simultaneously: it enables direct comparison between websites, provides a simplified single-metric overview, and maintains adaptability for different industry sectors and time periods. The standardized index can be applied universally across different contexts while preserving flexibility in analysis approaches.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If subjective interpretation is required, then user discretion is preserved, but consistent evaluation across different websites is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interpretation freedomVSAvoidevaluation consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements an automated evaluation system that calculates the web performance index based on predefined criteria and algorithms. This feedback mechanism ensures consistent and reliable evaluation across different websites by removing subjective interpretation while maintaining the ability to provide actionable performance insights.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS8903999B2Method and system for calculating and charting website performance

Publication Date: 2014.12.02 LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LLC

AI summary

A web performance index tool along with related systems and methods for calculating and charting website performance that provide a single metric snapshot indicating how an end user would perceive the performance of a website. The metric provides an objective way to evaluate website performance by using an algorithm that measures the speed, quantity, and quality of the web content.